Fitbit’s New Name in 2025: What It’s Called Now
Discover why Fitbit is now called Google Health, how the rebrand works, what it means for your devices, and the steps to switch.
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Google Health: What It Is and How It Helps Your Fitness Journey
When you hear Google Health, a free, built-in health and fitness tracking system from Google that syncs with Android phones and wearables. Also known as Google Fit, it quietly tracks your steps, heart rate, sleep, and workouts—no subscription, no credit card needed. It’s not flashy like an Apple Watch, but it works when you need it most: when you’re walking the dog, taking the stairs, or trying to move more after a long day. Unlike paid trackers that lock features behind paywalls, Google Health gives you real data—without the noise.
It’s closely tied to other fitness trackers, devices or apps that monitor physical activity, sleep, and heart metrics to support health goals like Fitbit and Garmin, but it’s different because it doesn’t push you to buy more gear. If you’ve got an Android phone, you already have it. It pulls data from your phone’s sensors, your smartwatch, even your smart scale. And if you’re wondering whether it’s still worth using in 2025, the answer is yes—especially if you’re tired of apps that demand constant updates or charge for sleep scores. Google Health doesn’t try to be everything. It just tracks what matters: movement, rest, and consistency.
It also connects to other health tracking, the practice of monitoring personal health data over time to identify patterns and improve well-being tools you might already use. Your yoga sessions logged in a free app? Your daily walk recorded by your phone? Google Health collects it all. It doesn’t tell you to do 10,000 steps a day like a drill sergeant. It shows you what you’ve done, week after week, so you can see progress without pressure. That’s why so many people who quit Fitbit stick with Google Health—it’s honest, simple, and always there.
If you’ve ever wondered why your steps dropped last month, or why your sleep feels off, Google Health gives you the quiet answers. It doesn’t promise miracles. It just gives you the facts. And when you combine those facts with yoga, walking, or strength training—like the routines covered in the posts below—you start seeing real change. No gimmicks. No paid plans. Just your body, your habits, and the tools that help you notice the difference.
Below, you’ll find real advice from women who’ve used these tools to build better routines—whether they’re tracking yoga days, comparing free trackers, or learning how to move more without burning out. No fluff. Just what works.